The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

Polls ‘do not point to re-election’ for Conservatives

Rishi Sunak’s personal popularity has not yet brought an improvement in his party’s ratings, according to Ipsos.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

Keir Starmer and Gordon Brown reveal big plans for Britain

Manchester should be 'the modern home of advanced machinery'

Manchester Evening News · Dec 5, 2022

The planned additional powers for Wales contained in Labour's new report on overhauling British politics

Such reforms would include shifting 50,000 civil servants out of London, abolishing the House of Lords, and forming an elected second chamber for devolved nations.

Wales Online · Dec 5, 2022

The Standard View: Labour’s devolution plan needs a strong London

How should Britain be governed? Who ought to be responsible for taxation and spending? Where might those decisions be made? These are questions which lie at the heart of our political system and, says Sir Keir Starmer, are at least partly responsible for our weak economic performance.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2022

Labour holds on to seat in by election following popular councillor's death

Tony Boyle secured his return to the council chambers in the Broxburn, Uphall and Winchburgh by-election

Daily Record · Dec 5, 2022

Labour unveils ethics reforms to undo ‘Conservative sleaze’

A new integrity and ethics commission is one of several proposals aimed to improve standards in politics.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

Keir Starmer signals London jobs exodus in grand vision for Britain

A shift of power, jobs and funding away from London would happen with a Labour government under a report published by Sir Keir Starmer on Monday.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2022

Keir Starmer branded a 'chump' after claim that single market wouldn't boost growth

KEIR Starmer has been accused of “spreading obvious falsehoods” after suggesting returning to the EU single market would not boost the UK’s…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2022

Starmer claims rejoining single market would not boost economic growth

The Labour leader first said he did not think the move would uplift the economy ‘at this stage’, before later appearing to clarify his remarks.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

Former Tory MP Imran Ahmad Khan loses appeal against sexual assault conviction

Khan, the ex-MP for Wakefield, West Yorkshire, also lost an appeal against his 18-month jail term.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022